Des Moines River near Tracy, IA
Is Des Moines River near Tracy, IA flooding right now?
Des Moines River near Tracy, IA measured 9.27 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 4.7 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.27 ft
Streamflow
21,100 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.5 ft on Sat, Jun 14, 1947.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 3.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 10.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 13.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.5 ft | 1947-06-14 |
| 25 ft | 1903-05-31 |
| 24.16 ft | 1993-07-12 |
| 23.7 ft | 2008-06-14 |
| 23.17 ft | 1965-04-11 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek near Bussey, IA | 5.0 mi | Marion County |
| Des Moines River near Pella, IA | 8.2 mi | Marion County |
| English Creek near Knoxville, IA | 9.6 mi | Marion County |
| South Skunk River near Oskaloosa, IA | 11.7 mi | Mahaska County |
| Des Moines River at Eddyville, IA | 14.4 mi | Wapello County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.